Pushing the boundaries

Emerging and established artists and galleries in South Asia and promoting cultural discourse in the region will be the main focus of
3 February 2017

Nasir Ali Mamun's “The Poet with Camera” opens at Chobi Mela

Nasir Ali Mamun is the pioneer portrait photographer of Bangladesh. Born on 1st July 1953 in Dhaka, he has captivated viewers with
3 February 2017

A fresh take on timeless classics

It was rather a unique presentation of the songs of yesteryears that prominent and promising singers -- Rumana Islam, Tanveer Alam
2 February 2017

Beyonce pregnancy announcement breaks Instagram record

Beyonce set Instagram ablaze with a record-setting post announcing that she's pregnant with twins. Queen Bey's surprise news,
2 February 2017

Yoko Ono producing John Lennon love story film

Yoko Ono is producing a film that will explore her complex relationship with John Lennon, documenting the couple's love story and anti-
2 February 2017

Production of “Doob” complete

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's magnum opus, the Irrfan Khan-starrer “Doob”, has just completed production and will be submitted to the
2 February 2017

“I still get calls and mail about 'Maa'”

Anisul Hoque is a poet, litterateur, playwright and journalist. He started his writing career with a poetry book. His bestselling book
2 February 2017

CHOBI MELA BEGINS TODAY

Chobi Mela, Asia's first and largest photography festival, opens doors to its ninth edition today. The two-week festival is jam-
2 February 2017

Badhon's new offerings

Actor and noted model Badhon always has something new to offer every year, filling the screen with her graceful performances. This year
2 February 2017

Bangla Khyal Utsab held at Channel i

Channel i held its third Bangla Khyal Utsab on January 31 at their premises. The nightlong event was hosted by musicologist Azad
2 February 2017

Soha to share “The Perils of Being Moderately Famous”

Actress Soha Ali Khan is by no means a Bollywood super star. But royalty and acting are in her blood. Having appeared in a number of films including the hit “Rang De Basanti” in Hindi and “Ety Srikanto” in Bangla, she is now all set to make her debut as a writer this year.
1 February 2017

A busy year ahead for Milon

Renowned actor Anisur Rahman Milon made his film debut in “Hajar Bochhor Dhore”. Primarily recognised as a TV actor, the artiste has also strayed into films from time to time. Currently, six films featuring the actor await release.
1 February 2017

A musical storm from the Northeast

The final day of the Jazz & Blues Fest Dhaka began with some very disappointing news, but by the end of the night, that was somewhat forgotten, as Soulmate transformed Le Meridien hotel's rooftop stage to the eye of a veritable blues-rock storm.
1 February 2017

Dhaka Int'l Poets Summit 2017: Verses from the heart

Bangladeshi and international poets had a poetry recital session at the city's Gallery Chitrak on January 31. This was in prelude to Dhaka
1 February 2017

NATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL at Central Library, DU

With the theme “Kabita Maney Na Borborota”, Jatiya Kabita Parishad has organised the 31st National Poetry Festival 2017 at the Central Library premises, University of Dhaka on February 1 and 2.
1 February 2017

PROTHOM PARTHO going to Int'l Theatre Fest of India

Abdullah Al Mamun Theatre School's production “Prothom Partho” will represent Bangladesh at the prestigious 19th Bharat Rang Mahotsav – International Theatre Festival of India. The play will be staged on February 7, at the 'Abhimanch' stage.
1 February 2017

WATCH what happened when Salman met Jackie Chan

Salman Khan didn't want to miss a rendezvous with Jackie Chan when the king of martial arts came down to India.
1 February 2017

Dhaka Int'l Live Art Biennale sets off today

Back ART, one of the most active young artists' groups and artist-run organisations is organising the country's first performance-based international live art exhibition titled “Dhaka Live Art Biennale” (DLAB).
31 January 2017

MILES DAVIS BONANZA, AND A DANISH SURPRISE

The second evening of the Jazz & Blues Festival Dhaka on Monday evening saw a big crowd, as the rooftop of Le Meridien hotel buzzed with music lovers of all ages. Although the night's main attraction was an all-star celebration of the music of Miles Davis, Jakob Dinesen's tenor saxophone act pulled the biggest surprise of the night.
31 January 2017

A grand cultural fiesta

Bengal Foundation, one of the foremost organisations working for Bangla culture, announced a major festival yesterday, the biggest of its kind, in Sylhet starting February 22.
31 January 2017